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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens and technological singularity.
The Dream MasterNovel
Roger Zelaznystandalone novel1966
About virtual reality and psychic powers.
“Zelazny's original title was The Ides of Octember.”
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Time Out of JointNovel
Philip K. Dickstandalone novel1959
Dystopia, about virtual reality and madness, set in north america.
Technically HumanNovel
Christian Mannstandalone novel2024
Tense in tone, set in europe.
“After spending several days together, Charlie comes to the conclusion that Julia is far too advanced compared to her robotic peers—she's too human.”
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Blade Runner UniverseSeries
series6 books1968
Cyberpunk, dark in tone, set in big city.
“Together the two trace the story's path from prose original to screen and comic-page adaptation.”
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We Can Build YouNovel
Philip K. Dickstandalone novel1972
Reflective in tone, set in north america.
“Written in 1962 as The First in Our Family, it remained unpublished until appearing in serial form as A. Lincoln, Simulacrum in the November 1969 and January 1970 issues of Amazing Stories magazine, re-titled by editor Ted White.”
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